[VISUAL] The diagram above represents a particle in aqueous solution. Which of the following stateme โ Bonding Chemistry Question
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[VISUAL]
The diagram above represents a particle in aqueous solution. Which of the following statements about the particle is correct?
A.
The particle must be a cation because the negative end of each water molecule is pointed toward it.
B.โ Correct
The particle must be an anion because the positive end of each water molecule is pointed toward it.
C.
The charge of the particle cannot be determined because water molecules have no net charge.
D.
The charge of the particle cannot be determined because the water molecules are arranged symmetrically and their partial charges cancel.
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